Internship Program for Youth

The ABE Initiative aims at fostering leaders with proven ability to contribute towards Africa’s development in collaboration with the Japanese private sector. JICA is looking for prominent young South African nationals who are or anticipating to be involved in industrial development activities in both public and private sectors, and who have strong motivation to strengthen economic ties between South Africa and Japan.

Have good health condition, both physically and mentally, to complete the program

Not serving in military

Bachelor’s degree (B-Tech included) with honors or equivalent to NQF8 or above

Minimum average of 65% score in academic transcript Have good understanding of the ABE Initiative’s objectives

Have adequate English skills in both written and oral communication

APPLICATION PROCESS

Prospective applicants should ideally be middle-management government officials or academics who wish to be involved in policy formulation, political and development issues, and who are passionate about making a difference in public policy administration and economics.

Furthermore, participants of the programme may wish to participate in “Additional Programmes” which allow for participation to networking fairs with Japanese enterprises and internship opportunities. Participants are also encouraged to participate in the Japan Development Studies Programme (JICA-DSP), which provides knowledge on Japan’s modernisation, World War II, and development experiences.